03/05/20 Yokohama begins IR public consultation period Lawmakers have published draft IR policies with a one month public consultation period starting tomorrow.
02/24/20 Coronavirus: Yokohama postpones IR briefings The decision was taken to avoid large number of people gathering in confined spaces.
02/19/20 Yokohama City to present IR policy by June Draft Basic Policy set to land in March with a period of public consultancy to follow.
02/07/20 Yokohama provides more details on IR committee The committee will consist of seven people and will be entirely independent from the local government
01/31/20 Inaugural IR Expo in Japan attracts 10,000 visitors Some of the world’s largest casino operators showcased their integrated resorts plans at the two-day expo.
01/30/20 IR development will increase tourism in Yokohama: Mayor Mayor Toshihide Hirahara talks up the potential economic benefit Yokohama can enjoy should it be granted a licence to develop an IR.
01/29/20 Sega Sammy joins forces with Foster + Partners for Yokohama IR bid Joint venture to bid for IR licence on Yokohama, a front-runner city for one of three IR licences up for grabs in the country.
01/27/20 Yokohama to hold first Japan IR Expo The two-day event will be hosted by the Integrated Resort (IR) Yokohama Promotion Council and the Japan IR Expo in Yokohama Committee
01/17/20 Yokohama increase its budget for IR bid The metropolitan city will add US$3.6 million to its initial budget plan for costs related to its proposed IR venture
12/12/19 Wynn Resorts focus in Yokohama IR The company will be opening a new office on the 18th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower within the city’s Minato Mirai
12/07/19 Anti-casino groups launched an information website It includes links to relevant city documents, media articles, and a list of names and phone numbers of a dozen local anti-casino groups
11/26/19 Galaxy answered to eight Japanese cities and prefectures requests Galaxy wants to bid for multiple IR locations in Japan and is the only company trying to get both major urban
11/22/19 The Democratic Party of Kanagawa opposed to the Yokohama IR The Head Quarters will make some activities to see if the local people agree with the IR or not.
10/29/19 IR Promotion Council to be launched in November The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the selection of a curated group to promote the city’s integrated resort bid.
10/22/19 Yokohama: RFC process for IR in motion Yokohama city has officially launched its RFC process, with concept proposals for an IR at Yamashita Wharf now being accepted.
